Amid great fanfare, Samsung introduced their Galaxy Gear. The occasion for the introduction was the IFA 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, the largest of its kind in the world. It is even bigger than the CES trade show that is held every year in Las Vegas. There are so many exciting things coming out of this […]
Fitbit Flex vs Jawbone Up
Fitbit Flex vs. Jawbone Up The race to be the best in wearable fitness technology is heating up. Check out this comparison of the Fitbit Flex vs Jawbone Up: [amzn_product_inline asin=’B0095PZHPE’] [amzn_product_inline asin=’B00BGO0Q9O’] [amzn_product_inline asin=’B00CIX260Y’]
Apple Applies to Trademark ‘iWatch’ Name in Japan
Apple has filed an application to trademark the “iWatch” name in Japan, the first known patent application for the name in any country. The application was filed early last month but was not announced until last week. It has not yet been approved. The patent application may or may not signal that Japan will be […]
iOS 7 Massively Expands Bluetooth Support for Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers, Other Devices
Using a Pebble or any other smartwatch alongside iOS isn’t nearly as convenient or user-friendly as it should be, but thankfully Apple plans on fixing that come fall. As part of iOS 7 (and OS X Mavericks), the company is greatly broadening its support for Bluetooth, a huge boon for smartwatches, fitness trackers, medical devices, […]
Apple’s Tim Cook On Why The Nike+ FuelBand Works And Google Glass Doesn’t
As the future of wearable wireless technology slowly reveals itself, it is interesting to see how everyone has different views on what form it should take. One of the big takeaways from the All Things D conference was the interview with Apple’s Tim Cook who had some specific observations when it came to wearing a […]